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Tuesday Ticker: Analysts talk Tesla, while the automaker sells beer; VinFast acquires its battery maker; GM-Unifor deal ratified

Toronto, Ontario ⁠— This week, Tesla dabbles in beer sales while analysts critique its 2023 profitability promises; VinFast tries to cut costs on batteries and General Motors workers ratify a new agreement. Tesla gets tumultuous Analysts expect Tesla’s Q3 margins to drop compared to the previous quarter, mainly due to the automaker’s recent decisions to […]

Vroomin’ into Vancity: EV Repair Tour to stop in Metro Vancouver, B.C. tomorrow—last chance to register

Vancouver, British Columbia — Tomorrow is the day–Collision Repair magazine’s EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, is making its final stop of the year at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Burnaby, B.C., campus. The event is set to be an educational showcase for all collision repair industry members. Topics will range from […]

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Establishing an Outcome: Laura Whittle talks EV support systems at the EV Repair Tour Calgary

Calgary, Alberta – For Laura Whittle, business support specialist for the Collision Repair Network with the OEC and with 15 years of environment, health and safety experience in the energy industry, the continued electrification of the automotive industry is an exciting time. With 60 percent of new car sales by 2030 and 100 percent by […]

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Adopting a Different (Power)train of Thought: Ben Hart talks readjusting focus when it comes to EVS

Calgary, Alberta – For Ben Hart, auto body technician instructor at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), the fear mongering surrounding the adoption of electric vehicles can be easily mitigated through one simple strategy—research. During his presentation at Collision Repair magazine’s EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, Hart discussed how the automotive industry […]

Meet the Panel: Wade Bartok, CSN Elite Express; Scott Waddle, Precision Auto Service; Don Charlton, Pro Auto Recyclers

Vancouver, British Columbia — Join us next Wednesday, October 18, for an exclusive panel at the EV Repair Tour Vancouver, supported by Fix Network. Comprised of collision repair reps Wade Bartok of the Tesla-certified CSN Elite Express and Scott Waddle of Precision Auto Service, plus auto recycler Don Charlton of Pro Auto Recyclers, this exciting […]

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Is Canada ready for Electric Vehicles? Survey suggests Canadians need more education around EV ownership, insurance and infrastructure requirements: BrokerLink

Only a quarter (24 per cent) of Canadians are currently familiar with EV auto insurance policies Availability of charging infrastructure (89 per cent) and range anxiety (84 per cent) are two of the top factors when it comes to switching from a gas car to an EV Eight in ten (82 per cent) Canadians believe […]

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Judge in the House: Collision Repair magazine editor Allison Rogers selected as SEMA Global Media Awards judge

Las Vegas, Nevada — Collision Repair magazine is excited to announce that its editor, Allison Rogers, has been selected as a judge for the prestigious Global Media Awards (GMA) at the 2023 SEMA Show. This recognition reflects our editor’s expertise, influence, and significant contributions to the collision repair industry. The SEMA Show, one of the […]

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Meet the Speakers: Steve Elder and Jim Berladyn of BCIT to present at EV Repair Tour Vancouver

Vancouver, British Columbia — We are thrilled to announce two esteemed speakers joining us at the upcoming EV Repair Tour stop in Vancouver, hosted by Collision Repair magazine’s EV Repair mag and supported by Fix Network. Attendees will witness a safety and deep-dive into EV technology with expert speakers and longtime educators with the British […]

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Incorporating Inconvenience: Toyota patents an EV manual transmission that intentionally stalls

Toronto, Ontario – In a recently released patent filed by Toyota, the automaker has revealed its intention to design EVs with the capacity to stall in order to capture a “real” driving experience. Toyota has long-since declared its desire to simulate a manual transmission in its fully electric vehicles with a shifter and clutch pedal. […]

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“Not Just Panel Beaters Anymore”: Cecile Buckmeier talks shifting trends in technician training at the EV Repair Tour Calgary

Calgary, Alberta – When it comes to the continued electrification of the automotive industry, it’s time for technician training to catch up. That’s what Cecile Bukmeier–chair of the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology’s autobody program–had to say in her presentation on how automotive training needs to adapt to keep up with the rate of technological […]

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Expert Findings: EV tech is not new—it’s up to 100 years old, EV consultant David Giles tells EV Repair Tour Calgary

Calgary, Alberta — Electric vehicles do not present a threat to the collision repair industry–they present a massive opportunity. That’s what EV expert David Giles–EV education product specialist and curriculum developer for Consulab and the president of Powered EV training and consulting–told audiences at the Calgary, Alta., stop on Collision Repair magazine’s EV Repair Tour, supported […]

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Tuesday Ticker: Tesla misses targets, Rivian marks delivery records

Toronto, Ontario ⁠— Analysts were off in their estimates in predictions for both Tesla and Rivian’s delivery numbers–but for different reasons. See the ups and and downs in this weekly Tuesday Ticker. Tesla misses targets–but still delivers Tesla missed market estimates for its Q3 2023 deliveries, which analysts believe is due to mass production halts and […]

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